Raspberry filled, sugar-free vegan chocolate cupcakes

This recipe makes 11 cupcakes, with two icing options: vegan chocolate 'ganache' and cream cheese. The chocolate 'ganache' icing is completely refined sugar-free, and go for this if you're after a deep, rich chocolately experience. The cream cheese icing includes some refined sugar (sugar being a minor ingredient in the cream cheese), and brings a salty tangy sweetness to the cupcake.

Sift the dry cake ingredients together in a large bowl, and set aside.

Pour the oil and brown rice malt into a small pan and gently warm over a low heat, stirring with a fork until the brown rice malt 'melts' into the oil (but before it bubbles).

Take the pan off the heat, and use a fork to quickly mix in the rice milk and vanilla.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, continuously stirring with a fork until well combined.

Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of batter in the paper cases, then put 1 heaped teaspoon of jam in the centre of each case, topping with approximately 1 tablespoon of batter (being sure to completely cover the jam).

Bake for 20 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.

Cool in the tin for ten minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.

To make either icing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir with a fork.

The icing can be either spooned or piped on. I used a large resealable plastic bag, squeezing the icing into one corner and cutting off the tip, to then pipe the icing onto the cupcakes.

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